Together we develop Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future

We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in Västra Götaland. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We provide healthcare locally and regionally, but also highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life in the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality.

About us

NIVA is one of Sweden's six neuro-intensive care units and provides advanced and highly specialized intensive care. We care for patients with brain hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, and acute neurological diseases. NIVA consists of eight ICU beds. Approximately 70 employees work in the unit. We have individual schedule planning.

Anesthesia/Operation/Intensive Care Sahlgrenska (An/Op/IVA) is Sweden's largest unit for surgery, recovery care, and intensive care. Here, both planned and emergency procedures are performed by staff specialized in surgery, anesthesia, and intensive care. AnOpIVA has six operating departments with 34 operating rooms, a preoperative clinic, and two intensive care units with a total of 28 beds. AnOpIVA conducts research, development, and education in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, and the Department of Health and Care Sciences.

What do we offer?

At NIVA, we provide highly specialized intensive care with the patient in focus. The environment is characterized by advanced technology, and the department has made significant progress in the digitalization of care. Teamwork is an important part of working around the patient. As an intensive care nurse, you will work alongside nursing assistants, intensive care physicians, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physiotherapists. We offer an 8-week introduction and mentorship upon hiring. Professional development through lectures and training, as well as opportunities to take courses, is an important part of our work to maintain professionalism and job satisfaction. The department conducts world-class research, and as a nurse, you will have the opportunity to participate in various research projects, contribute to the development and influence of care, and have the opportunity to write a master's thesis in nursing. Career development opportunities are available. We are looking for someone who wants to work at the top of their competence in an exciting and developing environment with a team-based approach and in a good working climate with great opportunities for professional growth.

About you

You are a licensed nurse with specialist training in intensive care. Experience in intensive care/neuro care is an advantage. We are looking for someone with an interest in intensive care and development. If you are professional with good collaboration skills and possess strong social competence, you will fit well into our community.

Warm welcome with your application!

Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital

In the event of recruitment of nurses/doctors with foreign licenses/specialist certificates, the current position will be preceded by a process to meet the requirements for Swedish licenses/specialist certificates.

About Västra Götaland Region

The Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for everyone. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland. The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitalize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and are motivated to participate in development to learn new things. The Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a state of readiness.

If you want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link here (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation here (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

The Västra Götaland Region prefers that you register your application via the recruitment system. If you, as an applicant, have questions about the advertised position or for specific reasons cannot register your details in a public system - please contact the contact person for the respective advertisement.

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